Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Vercel AI SDKGive Vercel AI SDK instant access to 10 tools to Get Activity, Get Facility, Get Organization, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersThe Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK is a standout in the Government Public Data category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminiimport { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
Connect to the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) and explore thousands of federal recreation sites, campgrounds, and historic landmarks across the United States through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Facility Discovery — Search for campgrounds, visitor centers, and parks using keywords, states, or specific activities.
- Geospatial Search — Find recreation spots near specific coordinates using radial search parameters.
- Detailed Metadata — Fetch complete descriptions, operating hours, and management information for any facility or recreation area.
- Activity Mapping — List and filter by supported activities like hiking, fishing, or camping to find the perfect spot.
- Visual Exploration — Retrieve associated images and media for facilities and recreation areas to preview your destination.
- Agency Insights — Identify the federal organizations and agencies managing specific public lands.
The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools available for Vercel AI SDK
When Vercel AI SDK connects to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning geospatial-data, campgrounds, public-lands, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get activity on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation activity
Get facility on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation facility
Get organization on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific organization
Get recarea on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation area
List activities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities
List facilities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities
List facility media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a facility
List organizations on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List federal agencies managing resources
List recarea media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a recreation area
List recareas on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List recreation areas
Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Recreation.gov (RIDB) into Vercel AI SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the script
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same Recreation.gov (RIDB) integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Recreation.gov (RIDB) in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Recreation.gov (RIDB) capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through natural language queries
Example Prompts for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Recreation.gov (RIDB) immediately.
"List all recreation facilities in Florida that support 'Hiking'."
"Show me the media and images for facility ID 233330."
"What are the supported recreation activities I can search for?"
Troubleshooting Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpRecreation.gov (RIDB) + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
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